News-Press to Hold Annual Wacky Hat Showdown The Falls Church News-Press will hold its 7th Annual Wacky Hat Showdown at its table in front of City Hall from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Visit the table sporting your best attempt at your wackiest headgear.
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School News & Notes
GMHS’ Joel Block Named ‘Super Teacher’ George Mason High School (GMHS) math teacher, Joel Block, has been selected as one of eight educators statewide to receive the Virginia Lottery Super Teacher Award.
Community News & Notes
F.C. Civil War Day Offers Blast to Past The City of Falls Church’s Annual Civil War Day will be held this Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Cherry Hill Park & Farmhouse (312 Park Ave., Falls Church).
Business News & Notes: May 14 – 20, 2009
News Myra Gourley Robinson, Director of Community Relations for Sunrise of Falls Church, has resigned to accept a position as a personal trainer and group exercise instructor at McLean Health & Racquet Club where she will continue to work with the senior population.
Business News & Notes: May 7 – 13, 2009
News Congratulations to Dr. Ralph Perrino of the NVA Tutoring Service who will be one of eight individuals honored with an Arlington County Community Hero Award at 11:30 am on Neighborhood Day May 16 at Ballston Common Mall.
School News & Notes
Stuart H.S. to Perform Custom Mackey Piece On Friday, May 8, the J.E.B. Stuart High School (3301 Peace Valley Ln., Falls Church) Wind Ensemble will play the world premiere of a new composition at 7:30 p.m.
Community News & Notes
Alexandria Hosts Vision Walk for Blindness The Foundation for Fighting Blindness will host the Northern Virginia/D.C. Metro Vision Walk to be held at Cameron Park (4001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria) this Saturday, May 9.
Falls Church Business News and Notes
Falls Church Jazzercise, owned and operated by Anne Constant who is also an instructor, has opened for business in Suite 230 at 513 W. Broad Street (above Cosi).
School News & Notes
McLean High’s Hedge Scores High on SAT Shefali Hegde, a junior at McLean High School, scored 2390 on the SAT.
Community News & Notes
VPIS Hosts F.C. Community Yard Sale The 42nd Annual Falls Church VPIS (Village Preservation & Improvement Society) Attic Treasures Sale will be held this Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
